Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look much closer at the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung NX1100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the VR-330 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The VR-330 was announced 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VR-330 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the VR-330 grades versus the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 versus Samsung NX1100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 and the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and NX1100 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and NX1100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The VR-330 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.